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Feb 22 2013

Dr. Coburn Calls for Administration to Cancel 100 City Tour Promoting Federal Spending on Eve of Sequestration in Letter to OMB

As the White House voices concerns about the possible impacts of sequestration on government programs for the poor and middle class, food safety and the defense of our nation, the Administration continues to spend on a 100 city cross country tour promoting federal aid and spending.  If the Administration is serious about preventing spending cuts on programs many consider vital, how can they also promise more financial assistance, and more importantly, how can they afford this mammoth cross country tour?     

See letter here.  

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